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Old May 11, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Does anyone know what years the front sway bar will fit an '83 f 150?, I'd like to tighten up the ride a little, also, would a 4x4 be the same size?
 
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Old May 11, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Labhound
Does anyone know what years the front sway bar (5482) will fit an '83 F150? I'd like to tighten up the ride a little, also, would a 4x4 be the same size?
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I have run a 1995 Ford Lightning swaybar on an older truck, with the correct shuffling of parts. it can be done.
 
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